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Post by Mme de Beaufort on Dec 28, 2007 12:33:13 GMT -5
Interesting. I've never heard of a glass pen before. :::Hmm::
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Post by cosmoblue on Dec 28, 2007 13:47:27 GMT -5
I have been going to them for years now...my regency friends and I practice the art of writing letters. When we have an event, we generally bring several extra papers and quills so that the children and visitors try their hand at an old form of writing. The children really love it. Kathy - That is such a great idea to have letter writing at an event. Practicing writing with your regency friends sounds fun. Kind of like Regency Pen Pals? |
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Post by Mme de Beaufort on Dec 28, 2007 14:55:35 GMT -5
I have been going to them for years now...my regency friends and I practice the art of writing letters. When we have an event, we generally bring several extra papers and quills so that the children and visitors try their hand at an old form of writing. The children really love it. Kathy - That is such a great idea to have letter writing at an event. Practicing writing with your regency friends sounds fun. Kind of like Regency Pen Pals? Why not write eachother? We can pick pals and send eacother Regency styled letters? |
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Post by cosmoblue on Dec 28, 2007 14:59:40 GMT -5
Steph - I think that would be fun.
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Post by Miss Ida on Dec 28, 2007 17:00:26 GMT -5
Oh that would be soo much fun, though it would cost to much to send letters back and forth from denmark
*sigh* stupid country!
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Post by cosmoblue on Dec 28, 2007 17:12:53 GMT -5
Oh that would be soo much fun, though it would cost to much to send letters back and forth from denmark *sigh* stupid country! Denmark is not too far. Airmail stamps are reasonable. I used to send letters to Japan all the time, now much less often, but I still do it. I am sure that if we have a pen pal match up/or letter writing list everyone would be willing to write to you. |
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Post by kathy1815 on Dec 28, 2007 21:13:45 GMT -5
Glass pens go back to the 19th century and possibly beyond, I haven't done much research on it but was satisfied to know that it was appropriate for my time period. They come in many colors and styles but they are very easy to write with and once you use one you may not ever go back to the quills. I try to bring one of each thing for events just to show the variety and everyone who tries the glass pen prefers it.
Yes, my friends and I will write letters at events, seal them, then have children deliver them. It's always fun to receive a post. During our long breaks between events we keep in touch by phone and email naturally but we also try to write a letter or two just because it's so much more personal.
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Post by Miss Ida on Dec 29, 2007 6:53:37 GMT -5
Oh that would be soo much fun, though it would cost to much to send letters back and forth from denmark *sigh* stupid country! Denmark is not too far. Airmail stamps are reasonable. I used to send letters to Japan all the time, now much less often, but I still do it. I am sure that if we have a pen pal match up/or letter writing list everyone would be willing to write to you. Oh that would be delightful!!! please do inform me if you wants to start up a penfriend thing! |
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Post by ladymelissa on Dec 29, 2007 12:36:16 GMT -5
Thanks for the tip!! I think this must definitely be my project for the New Year!!!
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Post by Miss Ida on Dec 29, 2007 15:00:26 GMT -5
I just found out that it would cost me 8 kroners, that is $ 2 so Im game!
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Post by Mme de Beaufort on Dec 29, 2007 16:00:35 GMT -5
Okay, then if you want to participate, say so. We can PM eachother our snail-mail addresses and send eachother letters. That means I'll have to go out and buy a wax seal kit and find a glass quill.
I do like it that many members send the ORS their registration forms with wax seals and handwritten addresses.
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Post by ladymelissa on Dec 30, 2007 13:18:30 GMT -5
I am totally game!! My email address is listed with my member info. Please send me your snail mail addresses, and I will gladly send mine back.
I might be a bit slow getting back, but PLEASE don't take it as disinterest. I just started a new job, and I've been working crazy hours. But although a bit slow, you most surely will receive beloved snail mails from me!!
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Post by Miss Ida on Dec 30, 2007 13:56:53 GMT -5
Ive PM'ed both of you hehe
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Post by LadyGeremia on Jan 3, 2008 23:13:25 GMT -5
I would love to join in. But I don't know what a PM is.  I really am stuck back in the Regency era! |
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Post by cosmoblue on Jan 4, 2008 0:01:03 GMT -5
I would love to join in. But I don't know what a PM is. I really am stuck back in the Regency era! PM are private messages that you can use to send to other members of the board there is an icon under each persons Icon that you can click on. |
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Post by Miss Ida on Jan 4, 2008 9:08:01 GMT -5
my mom in law tells me that she has a pen, but they are having new windows put in next week and after that she will find it to me,
I hope that I soon will send some letters, so you'll have to do with a normal pen first of all..
are there any others than Steph that would like to write with me??
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Post by ladymelissa on Jan 5, 2008 11:33:59 GMT -5
I would love to join in. Lady Geremia - I tried to email you, but my email message wouldn't go through. Would you like to be penpals? If yes, email me at indiana3813 splatyahoo.com. - Lady M [edited to protect email from automated email harvesters] |
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Post by Mme de Beaufort on Jan 9, 2008 11:27:43 GMT -5
I wrote my letter to Ida yesterday and it looks horrible. The stylus was not easy to work with; and my fountain pen only bled into the paper. I think I should have chosen better paper. Either way, Ida, you will have to forgive the messy letter. My penmanship is deplorable and there are inksplatters from the nib getting caught on fibres and all other messiness. At least the seal turned out pretty; but knowing the postal system, by the time it reaches Denmark, it will be powder inside the envelope.
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Post by Miss Ida on Jan 9, 2008 11:33:53 GMT -5
haha I was actually going to poste my letter to you today, but sadly my dear grandmother died today
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Post by cosmoblue on Jan 9, 2008 12:28:47 GMT -5
. . .sadly my dear grandmother died today I am so sorry Miss Ida. My condolences. |
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Where so many hours have been spent in convincing myself that I am right, is there not some reason to fear I may be wrong? ~ Jane Austen 
